Interview tips

We've been going over some tips on how to answer interview questions if you are trying to get your first job. It's a little intimidating, but if you come prepared and practice your answers to these questions, you'll go into your interview with confidence that you have what it takes to get hired. So you're […]

We've been going over some tips on how to answer interview questions if you are trying to get your first job. It's a little intimidating, but if you come prepared and practice your answers to these questions, you'll go into your interview with confidence that you have what it takes to get hired. So, you're […]

This series we're going to be talking about how to interview for your first job. It's tricky and can be scary...we know. We've all been there. But, getting that first job may not be as hard as you think. This week we're going to focus on the job interview question, "Tell me about yourself?" if […]

We’ve started a new video series where we are going to talk about how to answer interview questions when you have no job experience. It’s tricky and can be scary…we know. We’ve all been there. But, getting that first job may not be as hard as you think. So, you’ve just been called in for […]

First, there was only the face-to-face job interview, then phone interviews started to become popular with employers. Now, video job interviews are starting to gain some traction in the job-search world. Lindsey reached out to us on Facebook: I have a job interview coming up that will take place over Skype. Are there any tips […]

I know you’ve heard the sayings, "first impressions are lasting impressions" and "you can never re-do a first impression." Like many old expressions, there's a lot of truth in these phrases. That's why you should always do your best to make a positive first impression, especially during every step of your job search. Of course, […]

Today we are going to go over how to explain employment gaps. Now these can be scary, especially if you are asked about your employment history in a job interview. Here are the most common reasons we see for employment gaps: “I've been a stay-at-home mom (or dad) for the past few years. How should I […]

Today we are going to go over the job interview question, "how do you deal with difficult customers?" If you are interviewing for a position like restaurant server or retail clerk, chances are, you will be asked this question. No one likes mean and unhappy customers, but you will probably deal with them no matter […]

Every type of employment event gives you the opportunity to learn about a specific company, make personal connections with prospective employers and even get your foot in the door of a new career. With all of the wonderful prospects job fairs and general hiring events provide, it's important for you to make the best impression […]

Today we're going to talk about the job interview question "what are your pay requirements?" You may also hear this question worded "how much do you want to make?" and “What kind of salary are you looking for?". This question can be super awkward. You want to make a good amount of money, but you […]